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Keyshawn Johnson Announces the Passing of His Daughter Maia

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: ESPN analyst and former NFL player Keyshawn Johnson attend the 106th Rose Bowl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin on January 01, 2020, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire)

Former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson announced on Monday that one of his children has died. Johnson took to social media to share that his daughter Maia has passed away. She was 25. He hasn’t revealed the cause of death as of yet.

“It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news about the passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia,” he wrote on social media. “Maia, as my first born child, has been the joy of my, and her Mother Shikiri’s, life.

“She came into our lives just as we were both coming of age as adults and has been a constant beloved presence for both of us. We are heartbroken and devastated by her loss. Shikiri, Maia’s siblings, our family and me appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”

Key got some condolences sent his way:

Johnson is currently a commentator for ESPN.

Condolences to Key and his family.


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